EPN-V2

ØASPR3000 International Business Communication Course description

Course name in Norwegian
International Business Communication
Study programme
Bachelor Programme in Business Administration and Economics
Weight
7.5 ECTS
Year of study
2019/2020
Course history

Introduction

Ingen.

Recommended preliminary courses

Ellen Nygard

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

The student

  • has an extensive vocabulary in economic/financial English
  • knows the main points of grammar necessary for correct and idiomatic usage of the English language at an advanced level
  • has knowledge of various cross-curricular business topics
  • has knowledge of international relations, e.g. the EU, WTO, NATO and US foreign policy
  • has knowledge of several issues in the international world of business and the world economy, including the economies of China and Japan
  • has knowledge about globalization and its effects
  • has knowledge about various different business cultures
  • is familiar with some works of fiction in English

Skills

The student

  • can write professional and academic texts in English at an advanced level
  • can speak fluently about a wide range of business topics and various aspects of international cooperation, economies and business cultures
  • can interact well in a number of professional business situations involving people from different business cultures
  • The student can understand spoken and written English used in a business context
  • can use a wide range of professional vocabulary in oral and written contexts
  • is able to discuss, analyse and reflect on various issues in English
  • The student has developed his/her practical problem-solving skills

Competence

The student

  • has further developed his/her communicative competence in English, which includes linguistic, intercultural and strategic competencies
  • can function well in a wide range of professional situations internationally
  • can adapt to new situations and requirements abroad
  • can apply his/her skills and knowledge of business English
  • can understand English language curricula and lectures in other subjects well

Teaching and learning methods

Det vil bli brukt varierte arbeidsmåter som forelesninger, diskusjoner i plenum, utdelte øvingsoppgaver, gruppearbeid og studiebesøk. Studentene forventes å arbeide med utdelte øvingsoppgaver, bidra i diskusjonene og delta på studiebesøk.

Course requirements

Et utkast til den gruppevise mappeoppgaven skal presenteres og drøftes i plenum. Det er obligatorisk deltagelse på medstudentenes presentasjoner. Arbeidskrav må være godkjent for å kunne gå opp til eksamen. Dersom arbeidskravet ikke blir godkjent, må det leveres en ny og forbedret besvarelse innen en frist som fastsettes av faglærer.

Assessment

Mappeeksamen med en individuell, skriftlig oppgave, omfang 8-10 sider/3200-4000 ord som vektes 60 %, og en skriftlig oppgave i gruppe på 3-5 studenter, omfang 12-15 sider/4800-6000 ord som vektes 40 %.

Begge delene av mappa må hver for seg være vurdert til A-E for at studenten skal bestå eksamen. Dersom studenten får F i en av eksamensdelene, må denne eksamensdelen tas på nytt. Det kan være inntil 5 studenter i gruppen.

Permitted exam materials and equipment

Se egen hjelpemiddelliste som publiseres i god tid før eksamen.

Grading scale

Gradert skala A-F.

Examiners

Hver besvarelse vurderes av en ekstern og en intern sensor.